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Industrial Sciences and Technology Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (HVAC and Refrigeration Emphasis) Requirements

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    • Bachelor of Applied Science

Program Description

This degree option provides the heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration training necessary for those desiring employment in these high demand and high paying fields. Opportunities abound with local area companies as well as opportunities across the nation. Employment in the HVAC and refrigeration technician field is expected to grow by 24% thru 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. The HVAC and refrigeration technician program is designed to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely install, troubleshoot and repair HVAC and refrigeration equipment used in the home and light commercial applications.

This is a comprehensive study of both a balance of theory and practical hands-on approach to the repair, replacement and installation of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.

As a part of the program, students must take and pass, with 70% or better, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Certification Exam and will earn a universal license. Additionally, students are required to sit for Employment Ready (ER) Electrical, ER Air Conditioning, and ER Heat Pumps industry competency exams thru HVAC Excellence prior to graduation.

Degree Plan

Semester I (13 hours)

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3
HVAC 1023Fundamentals of Electricity

3
HVAC 1033Fundamentals of Basic Compression and Refrigeration

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

Semester II (16 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3
MD 1113Motor Controls

3
MD 1403Basic Blueprint Reading

3
HVAC 1043Industrial Controls & Electronic Components

3
HVAC 1053Tubing & Piping

3
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

Semester III (16 hours)

CO 2213Technical Writing

3
EM 2924Programmable Logic Controller1

4
HVAC 2023Residential Systems

3
HVAC 2033Heat Gain and Loss

3
MD 1052Intro to Preventative Maintenance

2
GSTD 2041

Semester IV (15 hours)

EM 2213Industrial Electricity

3
CE 2403Internship I

3
HVAC 2043Air Conditioning Services

3
HVAC 2053Professional Development

3

HVAC 2053: EPA Section 608, ER Electrical, ER Air Conditioning, and ER Heat Pumps exams taken.

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

CJ 1003Introduction to Criminal Justice

3
ECON Choose any course with this prefix

3
GEOG Choose any course with this prefix

3
HIST Choose any course with this prefix

3
PSCI Choose any course with this prefix

3
PSYC Choose any course with this prefix

3
SOC Choose any course with this prefix

3

Total Credit Hours: 60